William Tanner House Museum, Aurora

Name: William Tanner House Museum
Address: 317 Cedar St, Aurora, 60506-3901, United States
Telephone: +1 630-897-9029

#10 among attractions in Aurora

Museum, History museum

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The William Tanner House Museum, also known as the William A. Tanner House, is a historic residence and museum in Aurora, Illinois. It was built in 1857 for William A. Tanner, a hardware merchant. His descendants lived in the house until it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society in 1936. It now operates as a Victorian-period historic house museum. ()

Built: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'50"N, 88°19'7"W

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317 Cedar StAurora (Near West Galena)Aurora 60506-3901 United States

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+1 630-897-9029

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William Tanner House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hollywood Casino, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Paramount Theatre.

0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hollywood Casino, Aurora
11 min walk • Hollywood Casino Aurora is a riverboat casino located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. It is owned by Gaming & Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora
14 min walk • The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is an educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, USA. Its purpose is to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history of fire departments in Aurora and the surrounding area, as well as to teach and promote fire safety and prevention.
0.5 miS
Museum, Historical place, Art museum
Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora
13 min walk • The Grand Army of the Republic Hall is an historic building located at 23 East Downer Place on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois, in the United States.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Aurora
13 min walk • The Paramount Theatre, also known as the Paramount Arts Center, opened in Aurora, Illinois in 1931. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp in the Art Deco style with Venetian elements.
0.7 miNE
Protected area
Fox Valley Park District, Aurora
18 min walk • The Fox Valley Park District was founded in 1947 to protect scenic vistas and land alongside the Fox River. It is the second largest park district in Illinois, serving a population of more than 230,000 that includes the communities of Aurora, North Aurora, Montgomery and portions of Sugar Grove.
0.5 miS
41°45'23"N • 88°19'6"W
SciTech Hands-On Museum, Aurora
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0.5 miS
Library
Aurora Public Library, Aurora
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0.5 miS
Island, Neighbourhood
Stolp Island, Aurora
12 min walk • Stolp Island is a small island in the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois. In 1986 the island and its 41 buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Stolp Island Historic District. It covers 0.03 square miles of land area.
0.4 miSE
Skyscraper
Leland Tower, Aurora
11 min walk • Leland Tower is a twenty-two-story building on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. Leland Tower was at one point the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. Stolp Island is recognized as a Historical District by the National Register of Historic Places.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District, Aurora
17 min walk • The LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District is a set of fifteen buildings in Aurora, Illinois. The buildings reflect the growth of automobile retail in Aurora in the early 20th century.
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion, Aurora
12 min walk • The Colonel Ira C. Copley Mansion, is a historic residence in Aurora, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is William Tanner House Museum open?

William Tanner House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to William Tanner House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Hollywood Casino, Aurora (11 min walk), Leland Tower, Aurora (11 min walk), Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion, Aurora (12 min walk), Stolp Island, Aurora (12 min walk).

How to get to William Tanner House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Tanner House Museum:

Bus

Aurora Transportation Center • Lines: 524, 530, 533, 802 (15 min walk)
Lake & Lawndale • Lines: 802 (18 min walk)

Train

Aurora (16 min walk)